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Jodelautomat25 Jun 2017 12:41Hello everyone,
We have decided to renew the flooring in the entrance area and on the living level (the house is built into a hillside – the entrance is in the basement). Currently, there are brown tiles with grout lines about 1cm (0.4 inches) wide throughout.
To give you an idea, the layout is as follows: entrance area (about 7sqm (75 sq ft)) → spiral staircase (also tiled) → dining area: open kitchen on the left (with the only access to the garden); living room on the right (also open to the dining area).
The house has underfloor heating, and we have a child who is 1 year old. The entrance area and stairs will definitely remain tiled.
At the moment, we are quite undecided about the flooring choice. If robustness is the priority, tiles are obviously a good option. In terms of appearance, other types of flooring look nicer.
Our main concerns are that tiles are cold (I like walking barefoot, and the child plays on the floor) and hard. Visually and in terms of warmth, we would prefer oak parquet flooring, oiled, everywhere. However, at least in the kitchen (and probably also in the dining area due to the passage from kitchen/dining area to the garden), parquet is probably not suitable.
The new flooring should last well over 10 years.
Do you have any ideas as alternatives to tiles, especially for the kitchen/dining area?
Best regards
We have decided to renew the flooring in the entrance area and on the living level (the house is built into a hillside – the entrance is in the basement). Currently, there are brown tiles with grout lines about 1cm (0.4 inches) wide throughout.
To give you an idea, the layout is as follows: entrance area (about 7sqm (75 sq ft)) → spiral staircase (also tiled) → dining area: open kitchen on the left (with the only access to the garden); living room on the right (also open to the dining area).
The house has underfloor heating, and we have a child who is 1 year old. The entrance area and stairs will definitely remain tiled.
At the moment, we are quite undecided about the flooring choice. If robustness is the priority, tiles are obviously a good option. In terms of appearance, other types of flooring look nicer.
Our main concerns are that tiles are cold (I like walking barefoot, and the child plays on the floor) and hard. Visually and in terms of warmth, we would prefer oak parquet flooring, oiled, everywhere. However, at least in the kitchen (and probably also in the dining area due to the passage from kitchen/dining area to the garden), parquet is probably not suitable.
The new flooring should last well over 10 years.
Do you have any ideas as alternatives to tiles, especially for the kitchen/dining area?
Best regards
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Jodelautomat25 Jun 2017 18:15Is this also suitable for the kitchen in the long term? Especially when placing kitchen units on it? How does vinyl perform in terms of durability?
Best regards
Best regards
There are some qualities that you can find at Karstadt on your regular route. There is also cheap junk. Take something like wineo ambra wood or similar, with a 0.3 mm wear layer. That is sufficient for living areas. It should definitely work in a kitchen as well, so why not? Karsten
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Marco_Breuer21 Jul 2017 16:09I would also recommend vinyl! This flooring is available in both tile and wood-look options. It is durable, water-resistant, and can be installed by a layperson without professional help. Additionally, it feels warm underfoot and is suitable for installation over underfloor heating, which is great since you like walking barefoot. I’ve installed vinyl at home myself and am very satisfied with it! It is also very durable, hygienic, and antibacterial, which is definitely an advantage when you have a child.
I hope this helps.
Best regards
I hope this helps.
Best regards
Hey!
My family and I have just gone through a move ourselves. We were in a similar situation to yours and also chose design vinyl flooring! We found a local retailer and are very satisfied. We’ve had the floor for more than a year now, and it still looks as great as ever. Its performance features also seem to be well suited for your needs.
Best regards, mathis!
My family and I have just gone through a move ourselves. We were in a similar situation to yours and also chose design vinyl flooring! We found a local retailer and are very satisfied. We’ve had the floor for more than a year now, and it still looks as great as ever. Its performance features also seem to be well suited for your needs.
Best regards, mathis!
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